Gateway Young Adults
The Kinsman Redeemer
weekly Bible studies for 20- and 30-somethings
Locations & Times
Gateway Church
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Wednesday 7:00 PM
The events of chapter 4 make no sense without the events of chapter 3. Ruth, following Naomi’s advice, approached Boaz to request his protection as a kinsman-redeemer. That also involved marriage. Boaz could arrange a marriage for Ruth, or marry her himself. One obstacle remained. Another kinsman was more closely related to Elimelech. Nevertheless, Boaz promised to do what he could. Naomi knew from his reputation that Boaz would not delay.
1. We Follow God’s Plan for Redemption (Ruth 4:1-8)
♦ In verses 1-2, what did Boaz do? Why was it important for him to go about things according to the Law?
• Why is it important for us to do things God’s way, rather than our own way?
♦ Why did the other relative of Naomi back out of the deal?
• How does it make you feel to know that Christ would never “pull out of the deal,” leaving us without a redeemer?
• What kinds of attitudes and actions demonstrate people’s spiritual poverty?
• Why must we trust in Christ alone for redemption?
♦ In verses 1-2, what did Boaz do? Why was it important for him to go about things according to the Law?
• Why is it important for us to do things God’s way, rather than our own way?
♦ Why did the other relative of Naomi back out of the deal?
• How does it make you feel to know that Christ would never “pull out of the deal,” leaving us without a redeemer?
• What kinds of attitudes and actions demonstrate people’s spiritual poverty?
• Why must we trust in Christ alone for redemption?
2. God Uses Us as Instruments of Redemption (Ruth 4:9-12)
♦ In verses 9-10, what did Boaz declare?
• How has God declared the same thing about believers?
♦ In verses 11-12, what did the people say that indicates they accepted what had been done?
• How are believers today “witnesses” of what Christ has done?
• Describe how this was a bad situation that became a good thing. Who made this all possible?
• How can we work as God’s instruments of redemption in the world?
♦ How would you explain God’s plan of redemption to a friend or neighbor who does not know Christ?
♦ In verses 9-10, what did Boaz declare?
• How has God declared the same thing about believers?
♦ In verses 11-12, what did the people say that indicates they accepted what had been done?
• How are believers today “witnesses” of what Christ has done?
• Describe how this was a bad situation that became a good thing. Who made this all possible?
• How can we work as God’s instruments of redemption in the world?
♦ How would you explain God’s plan of redemption to a friend or neighbor who does not know Christ?
3. God’s Redemption Leads to Joy and Worship (Ruth 4:13-17)
♦ In verses 13-14, what was the cause of joy?
• How is “new life” a cause for rejoicing in the Christian’s life?
♦ Along these lines, what does verse 15 say Naomi’s grandchild would do for her? How would this child do this?
• What does it look like when God restores life?
♦ In verse 14, to whom did the women give credit for what had happened? How does this illustrate God’s sovereignty?
• In what ways, beyond eternity with God in Heaven, has God redeemed our lives?
• Who do you know that needs to hear the message of redemption? How could you start this conversation this week?
♦ In verses 13-14, what was the cause of joy?
• How is “new life” a cause for rejoicing in the Christian’s life?
♦ Along these lines, what does verse 15 say Naomi’s grandchild would do for her? How would this child do this?
• What does it look like when God restores life?
♦ In verse 14, to whom did the women give credit for what had happened? How does this illustrate God’s sovereignty?
• In what ways, beyond eternity with God in Heaven, has God redeemed our lives?
• Who do you know that needs to hear the message of redemption? How could you start this conversation this week?
Deeper Roots Bible Study
Wednesday Night at 7:00
Wednesday Night at 7:00
Love in the Old Testament Law
Often, the Old Testament Law is portrayed as rigid and impersonal in order to contrast it with the grace offered through Jesus’ sacrifice. It is important for the Christian to remember that the Law was put in place by the same God who gave His Son and that people have always received salvation through faith in Him.
Tonight we are going to look at a small portion of the Law that was given to God’s people in order to understand how it was practical, safe, and also showed God’s desire for mankind to help each other.
Often, the Old Testament Law is portrayed as rigid and impersonal in order to contrast it with the grace offered through Jesus’ sacrifice. It is important for the Christian to remember that the Law was put in place by the same God who gave His Son and that people have always received salvation through faith in Him.
Tonight we are going to look at a small portion of the Law that was given to God’s people in order to understand how it was practical, safe, and also showed God’s desire for mankind to help each other.